Golden Empire Youth Football abides by the KHSD boundaries. In
order to find the area or team to try out for

Click here
for the KHSD boundary locator. Enter your address and your
corresponding high school will show up.

(This works for all Kern School District addresses
only)

Click the Back Arrow when you're finished to return to
the GEYF site.

TEAM BOUNDARIES

This Map is to be used as a Reference
Guide to determine appropriate geographical area
for play. As a local high school feeder program,
Golden Empire Youth Football & Cheer requires
participants to play for GEYF Programs that
represent the high school district they
currently reside in.

If you reside in a geographical area that is not
represented by a GEYF Program, your current
place of residence will determine which GEYF
Program you’re eligible to play for.

Central – 2018 KHSD - Bakersfield High School boundaries and North
of Ming Ave., West to Gosford Rd., East to Union Ave.

Bullpups – 2018 KHSD -
Golden Valley High School District as well as north to
Ming Ave, east to Union Ave and west to Wible Rd. In
addition, and as it relates to portions of Arvin High
School District; area south of Panama Rd. north of
Sunset as well as west of Fairfax Rd.

Wolverines
– 2018 KHSD - The
Ridgeview High School district as well as everything
East to Fairfax and north to Sunset as it relates to the
available Arvin High School district allocation. As well
as North to Ming Ave. and west to Wible Rd.

Ravens –
2018 KHSD - Independence High
School Boundaries North to Ming Ave., East to New Stine, West to Ashe Rd.

Pride
– 2018 KHSD - The Mira Monte High School District and
south of Panama and East of Fairfax Rd as it relates to
portions of Arvin High School district allocation.

Once you know the High School in your area, you can locate
the team information by selecting the team associated with
your High School from the list shown below.

Teams

Click on your Team Name to be taken to your Team's Home Page for
more information about tryouts, contacts and other team information.

overall supervision of his or her area
up to and including conduct of coaches, parents, players and
spectators.The
GEYF Area Representatives shall be responsible for the management of
all funds collected and or generated via fundraising efforts or any
other financial endeavor within his or her prospective area.)

Please contact the GEYF League
Office for any questions regarding GEYF/KHSD Boundaries.

(661) 837-4393

(Q)

How
do I register my child?

(A)

All
GEYF Football participants must go through the Team Try Process
before they are eligible to register for a team. Once a child has
been selected to a team, he or she will be directed as to when,
where, and how to complete the Registration Process.

(Q)

Is
there a fee for my child to “Try Out”?

(A)

NO;
unlike other youth
leagues, you will never be charged a fee to “Try Out” for a Golden
Empire Team. Only when your child has been selected to a team will
you be asked to pay a Participant Registration Fee, and Registration
will be conducted on a subsequent later date.

(Q)

When
do “Team Try Outs” start and how long do they last?

(A)

Teams
are eligible to start “Try Outs” as early as March 1st.
of each season and the length of duration for each Try Out can vary
based on the number of participants trying out for each team and or
division. By League Rule, teams are limited to no more than three
(3) “Try Out” Sessions in a seven (7) day period not to exceed two
(2) hours in length, so as a parent you should prepare for a two (2)
to three (3) week period on average.

(Q)

How
do I know what GEYF Team to Try Out For?

(A)

Golden
Empire Youth Football & Cheer is a Feeder Program for the majority
of high schools in the Kern County Area. As a youth feeder program
we utilize Kern High School District Residential Boundaries as well
as subsequent appropriate high school boundaries for our outlying
programs such as Tehachapi, Wasco, or McFarland. Programs such as
the GEYF Fighting Irish or the Western Talons utilize non boundary
specific criteria; please contact those areas directly for
eligibility requirements. As a GEYF Participant, you will be
required to both Try Out and or play in the district you reside in.
If you reside in an area that does not have a GEYF Feeder Program
you can contact the league office for assistance.

(Q)

What
should I expect at “Team Try Outs”?

(A)

Upon
arriving at “Team Try Outs” you will be asked to sign a Participant
Wavier Release and contact form authorizing your child to
participate in “Team Try Outs”. Participants are not required to
present Official Birth Certificates at time of time of Try out.
Participants will then warm up and subsequently engage in a series
of football drills and sessions where they will be evaluated on the
following criteria:

a.Team and position need

b.Participant ability &
performance

c.Participant effort &
desire

d.Participant attitude,
conduct, and participation

Although final player selection will
be at the sole discretion of each team’s head coach, every
participant will be evaluated equitably utilizing the above
referenced criteria.

(Q)

How many players are teams allowed to keep on their
roster?

(A)

Regardless of division, all Golden Empire Football
and Cheer Teams/Squads are both encouraged and allowed to keep a
maximum of 30 participants per team for the season.

(Q)

Does everyone get to play?

(A)

Yes; Regardless of ability and or experience, every player
will get to play. Golden Empire has a “Mandatory Play Rule” (MPR).
The MPR is as follows:

Rookies,
Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Varsity Division has a league
minimum of ten (10) plays from scrimmage for every player. Varsity
Division has a league minimum of five (5) plays from scrimmage for
every player. Although there is a set minimum, Golden Empire Coaches
are encouraged to play their players more than the MPR requires.

(Q)

What
should I bring to “Team Try Outs”?

(A)

Participants should bring plenty of
water/fluids to try outs and dressed in work out attire.

Recommended attire; shorts, tee
shirt, and cleats if you have them.

(Q)

Are
Cheerleaders required to go through the GEYF “Try Out” Process?

(A)

NO;
unlike the GEYF Football
Program, Golden Empire Youth Cheer is a “non competitive program”
and any participant meeting appropriate age only requirements is
free to immediately register for each GEYC Squad. (Contact League
Office for details). GEYF Boundary Requirements also apply to
cheerleaders.

(Q)

What if my child does not make a
team?

(A)

If your
child is not selected to a GEYF Team during the initial “Try Out”
Process, he or she will be issued a formal written release allowing
that participant to play out of his or her geographical area for a
period of one (1) year. This means your child will be free to
compete for a roster spot on any other GEYF Team for that season. At
the end of that season, each participant will be required to return
to his or her original area for future consideration.

(Q)

How
old does my child have to be to cheer or play football for Golden
Empire?

(A)

Please
refer to the GEYF Age & Weight Table posted on our website.

(Q)

How
much does it cost for my child to play football or cheer for Golden
Empire?

(A)

Registration Fees vary from program to program so please review each
programs website or contact their program directly for cost.

(Q)

What
do I need to bring to Registration?

(A)

Participants need to bring an original stamped official County or
State Birth Certificate as well as two (2) copies of that birth
certificate. The original birth certificate will be inspected by a
league official and returned back to that parent after being briefly
reviewed. The (2) birth certificate copies will be retained
by the league and kept on file for the season. Participant will also
need to bring proof of residency via a current utility statement in
parent or guardians name corresponding to appropriate registered
address. Parent will pay registration fee that day by means of
check, cash, money order, or Visa/Master Card. Football Participant
must be present at time of Registration to weigh in and certify.
Cheer Participants are required to be present at time of
Registration to certify only, there are no weigh - Ins for
cheerleaders.

(Q)

I
provided the league with an official Birth Certificate last season;
do I need to bring one this year?

(A)

YES;
To ensure integrity
guidelines are met, Golden Empire starts the Registration Process
new every season and parents are required to bring in an Original
Birth Certificate each season.

(Q)

Is
my child required to have a Sports Physical to participate with
Golden Empire?

(A)

YES;
all youth football and
cheer participants are required to present the league with a copy of
recently completed sports physical. Youth football participants are
required to submit a copy of recently completed sports physical
prior to being issued equipment in early July of each season. Youth
cheer participants are also required to submit a recently completed
sports physical by early July of each season. Although highly
recommended, sports physicals are not required at time of try out.
Please Note* Golden Empire’s Football Camp held in mid June is a
great place to get your required sports physical.

(Q)

When
does the actual season start?

(A)

GEYF’S
Football season runs from early September through mid November of
each year with games being played on Saturdays through out Kern
County.

(Q)

Can
my child wear his own equipment?

(A)

NO;
for insurance liability
and safety purposes, Golden Empire Participants must wear league
issued equipment that is properly fitted by our staff. It is vital
that we know that all equipment issued and worn is safe and
certified.

(Q)

Is
Golden Empire a nonprofit organization?

(A)

YES;
Golden Empire is a 501c3 Nonprofit Charitable Organization and all
donations and sponsorships are tax deductable.

(Q)

Where do my League Registration and Gate Fees go and how is it
utilized?

(A)

Golden Empire Registration and Gate
Fees go to cover the cost of the following:

·Liability and
Medical Insurance for each participant.

·Equipment/Apparel
purchase and maintenance.

·Equipment storage.

·Field Cost.

·Officials Cost.

·EMT Cost.

·Day to day
operations cost

As a transparent nonprofit
organization all proceeds and their usage can be viewed on an annual
basis via state or federal websites or Guidestar.com. Golden
Empire’s annual 990’s are available on those sites for viewing.

(Q)

Can Girls play Tackle Football for Golden Empire?

(A)

Yes; anyone regardless of gender is eligible to try out for anyone
of our Golden Empire Teams.

(Q)

Can anyone attend the Golden Empire Youth
Football/Cheer Camp?

(A)

Yes; anyone between the ages of 6 to 14 yrs is eligible to attend
our one day youth Football/Cheer camp in June every year.

(Q)

Who do I contact if I have a problem and or concern?

(A)

Golden Empire’s Contact Chain of Command is as follows.

First Level of Contact (Head Coach),
Second Level of Contact (Area Representative), Third Level of
Contact (Area Representative Supervisor),

Fourth Level of Contact (GEYF Executive
Board), Fifth Level of Contact (Executive Director).
Please note* Anyone with
questions and or concerns is encouraged to contact the GEYF League
Office for assistance. (661) 837-4393

Although Registration Fees and what is issued for that fee can vary
from program to program, here is what you will receive if
registering for the following GEYF Football Programs.

Central Ravens
Pride

Freedom Southwest
Sabers

Falcons Titans
Rockets

Knights Wolverines
Bullpups

·Rental of the following equipment.

·Helmet and mouth piece

·Shoulder Pads

·Practice pants, game pants, & girdle

·Belt and 7 piece pad set

·Custom Game Jersey valued at $ 60.00 to
keep at end of season

Additional Items

·Participant Insurance

·Constant instruction

·Minimum (8) game participation

·Up to a (10) week season

(Q)

What do I do if my child is injured and does GEYF
have insurance?

(A)

Yes; Golden Empire does have Accidental Medical Coverage
on all its registered participants. Golden Empire’s coverage is set
on a two (2) tier basis with a $ 100.00 deductable per claim. Please
contact the league office for more eligibility details and
assistance in filing a claim if needed.

In
the event of an injury, immediately notify your coach and if
warranted seek appropriate medical attention. Your child’s head
coach will collect information regarding the injury and will submit
a “GEYF Incident Report” to the league office within a twenty four
hour period, immediately in the case of a catastrophic injury. That
information will be kept on file until needed in the event of a
warranted claim.

(Q)

How is Golden Empire Structured?

(A)

Golden Empire is comprised of 17 geographical chapters referred to
as GEYF Areas. Eight (9) of the chapters are considered to be “In
House” Dependent Programs. The following GEYF Areas are
Dependent Programs under the direct control of the league office in
terms of outfitting and financial obligation.

Central Ravens
Pride

Freedom Southwest
Sabers

Falcons Titans

Knights Wolverines

GEYF is also comprised of eight (8) Independent Chapters who
are members of the program and participate within the organization.
These eight (8) Independent chapters have their own board of
directors and are responsible for outfitting their own teams and
collecting their own registration. These eight chapters also
function as a separate nonprofit entity.

The
following GEYF Areas are considered to be Independent Programs.

Bengals Gladiators

Rockets Fighting Irish

Spartans Talons

Tomahawks

(Q)

Who is on the Golden
Empire Board of Directors?

(A)

The Golden Empire Board of
Directors is comprised of the following members.